2) Flight Map Shows Planes Actively Avoiding Iraq and Syria

Probably because these countries are shit shows riddled with civil war and unstable governments. Airlines probably don’t want to run the risk of a commercial flight being shot down by anti-aircraft guns. Worth the extra 45-60 minutes.

3) A Map of Nations When Asked the Question “Which Country is the Largest Threat to World Peace?” (2013)

4) Map of the Largest Non-Governmental Employers by U.S. State

5) Each State’s Biggest Exporting Partner

None of these are a surprise except for Florida and Nevada. Florida is sending Brazil mostly technology — from consumer tech to aircraft — and fertilizer. Nevada meanwhile, enjoys a fruitful relationship with Switzerland exporting gold.